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Definitions for imperium
ɪmˈpɪər i əm; -ˈpɪər i əim·peri·um

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. imperiumnoun

    supreme authority; absolute dominion

  2. empire, imperiumnoun

    the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

Wiktionary

  1. imperiumnoun

    Supreme power; dominion.

  2. imperiumnoun

    The right to command the force of the state, sovereignty.

  3. Etymology: From imperium, from impero, from im- + paro.

Wikipedia

  1. Imperium

    In ancient Rome, imperium was a form of authority held by a citizen to control a military or governmental entity. It is distinct from auctoritas and potestas, different and generally inferior types of power in the Roman Republic and Empire. One's imperium could be over a specific military unit, or it could be over a province or territory. Individuals given such power were referred to as curule magistrates or promagistrates. These included the curule aedile, the praetor, the consul, the magister equitum, and the dictator. In a general sense, imperium was the scope of someone's power, and could include anything, such as public office, commerce, political influence, or wealth.

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  1. imperium

    Imperium is a Latin term which originally refers to the power or authority held by a leader or governing body, especially in ancient Rome. This power often included the right to control military forces, execute laws, and govern territories. In a broader sense, it can also refer to supreme power or sovereignty, or an empire or realm under the control of a powerful leader or nation.

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  1. Imperium

    Imperium is a Latin word which, in a broad sense, translates roughly as 'power to command'. In ancient Rome, different kinds of power or authority were distinguished by different terms. Imperium referred to the sovereignty of the state over the individual. It is not to be confused with auctoritas or potestas, different and generally inferior types of power in the Roman Republic and Empire. Primarily used to refer to the power that is wielded, in greater or lesser degree, by an individual to whom it is delegated, the term could also be used with a geographical connotation, designating the territorial limits of that imperium. Individuals given such power were referred to as curule magistrates or promagistrates. These included the curule aedile, the praetor, the censor, the consul, the magister equitum, and the dictator.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of imperium in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of imperium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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